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Definition of Inferior vena cava

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Inferior vena cava: A large vein that receives blood from the lower extremities, pelvis and abdomen and delivers it to the right atrium of the heart.

Atrial Fibrillation Illustration